Lamley Showcase: Mini GT Director Glen Chou on Special Editions, Promos, and other Rarities

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  • čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
  • Here in Malaysia for the MDX Convention and special “One Night in Malaysia” dinner hosted by Mini GT, and this video is a special one.
    A conversation with Director Glen Chou as he showcases some relatively unknown rarities that have been made over the years, from special promo models to passion projects to charity models to the unique Director’s Gift exclusives in black chrome.
    The stories behind these are fascinating, as is Glen’s insight into the approach of one of the hottest brands in diecast.

Komentáře • 110

  • @ronsenzel9056
    @ronsenzel9056 Před rokem +39

    Big fan of Glen. Really like what mini GT is doing to the point where I rarely buy hotwheels anymore. Not knocking hotwheels at all. Mini GT just makes models that are more to my particular liking. Glad you had Glen on.

    • @Booster_Diecast
      @Booster_Diecast Před rokem +3

      That's exactly how I am. Started with hotwheels, and now I mainly collect Mini gt

  • @stephencook754
    @stephencook754 Před rokem +5

    I'm so glad Glen explained the value of the weight of the models. For years, many collectors have complained about plastic bases only to be rebuffed with "it's not important." I mean, it kinda is.

  • @miniracerzofficial
    @miniracerzofficial Před rokem +9

    This was so cool to watch. You can tell Glen has so much passion and drive for what he does. I am inspired by the continued success of Mini GT and can't wait to see what else they can accomplish. Thanks for documenting this awesome conversation, Lamley Group!

  • @YTFaultier
    @YTFaultier Před rokem +10

    Great to see the car manufactors recognize them as valuable models and not as toys 😃👍

  • @the_triumphster
    @the_triumphster Před rokem +1

    it was an honour to have met you and mr glen today. keep on rollin

  • @juanlin555
    @juanlin555 Před rokem +2

    It’s crazy cool that John you’re there in Malaysia! Have fun!

  • @philippebarre5850
    @philippebarre5850 Před rokem +4

    Great video! Glen and his team are very talented people… thank you for you and your team as well to show us these masterpieces. Thank you for Glen for all he does for his community 👍❤️🙏

  • @abbiravindhran8424
    @abbiravindhran8424 Před rokem +2

    LETS GO!!! MINI GT IS THE BEST!!! Love the variety, love the price, love everything!!! Thank you Glen for making 1/64 so much better! 😍❤

  • @lokayden2157
    @lokayden2157 Před rokem +2

    Im going to the event today! Wish to see you!

  • @huy7573
    @huy7573 Před rokem +3

    The Lincoln Capri is beautiful. Love how heavy it feels in hand too. I hope Mini GT will produce more classic american cars in the future.

  • @stephanburgess654
    @stephanburgess654 Před rokem

    I am a Mitsubishi model collector. So happy with the models Mini GT have produced. At the moment all my models have come from Hong Kong but still so happy with them.

  • @jrex9197
    @jrex9197 Před 2 měsíci

    Really liking this company & are new to them. Can't wait to get my 1st 2 models in the mail on monday. Great video

  • @thealifrs4_463
    @thealifrs4_463 Před rokem +1

    the new standard of premium diecast

  • @juanlin555
    @juanlin555 Před rokem

    Love these videos with Glen and his insight on the planning and design and overall story that goes on behind the cars. That heavy Lincoln casting with thick paint has the intended feel of a Greenlight 😆 Can’t wait for part 2 hopefully before next year!

  • @paullutz457
    @paullutz457 Před rokem +2

    Amazing pieces. I have 64 Mini GTs in my collection. 48 GR Supras, 10 MK4 Supras, and 6 TRD 3000 GTs.

    • @ThanhLai5
      @ThanhLai5 Před rokem

      I'm still missing the silver TRD 3000 (#200). Hopefully I can get one someday.

    • @paullutz457
      @paullutz457 Před rokem

      @@ThanhLai5 It wasn't easy tracking down. The Chase was even harder.

    • @ThanhLai5
      @ThanhLai5 Před rokem +1

      @@paullutz457 I'm not into chases, a full collection of Supra Mk4 by MiniGT is good enough for me (minus the chases).

    • @abbiravindhran8424
      @abbiravindhran8424 Před rokem +1

      i have 53. Each one is a different model

    • @paullutz457
      @paullutz457 Před rokem

      @@abbiravindhran8424 I'm a Supra fan across all brands.

  • @IF040020
    @IF040020 Před 7 měsíci

    What a nice material. Never knew these existed.

  • @jeffrey2271
    @jeffrey2271 Před rokem

    Hey, welcome to Malaysia. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Too bad no chance bump into you. Been following you for many years...

  • @xefilz
    @xefilz Před rokem +1

    To me, the best brand in this right now. No doubt

  • @ioanniskritsotakis1228
    @ioanniskritsotakis1228 Před rokem +3

    Mattel could get some tips from him, especially about the convention cars, anything that doesn't get given at the show, gets destroyed.

  • @amazingcars1324
    @amazingcars1324 Před rokem

    Glen you make amazing and beautiful Mini GT diecast cars for everyone to enjoy in this amazing hobby!!

  • @minigtmexicofans9840
    @minigtmexicofans9840 Před rokem

    great video Mr Lamley!!! as always you have amazing content!!! thank you and congratulations!!!

  • @x-90
    @x-90 Před rokem +4

    25:11 GOD DAMMIT I BUY EVERY MINI GT IMSA CAR BUT I CANT BUY THIS UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  • @motionmannzll25
    @motionmannzll25 Před rokem

    Welcome to Malaysia. Iam following you for years.. look up at Art Of Speed Malaysia.. the 1st south east Asia hotwheels convention. Hope to see you there. Or anyone who's is going.

  • @RydersRacing
    @RydersRacing Před rokem

    wish i had the time to travel to malaysia just for a convention lol, looks awesome lamley!

  • @markbarter9717
    @markbarter9717 Před rokem

    absolutely fantastic video, could you do one with kaido house, so we get to know what other models he has produced, chase and show specials. 😊😁

  • @Blitz0065
    @Blitz0065 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow where was this filmed? I'd love to see more photos or video of that space. It's giving me some good display ideas!!

  • @stevenagy3946
    @stevenagy3946 Před rokem +1

    Would love to see a checklist for collectorso we could categorize easier

  • @happyduckling1365
    @happyduckling1365 Před rokem

    So exciting! I was wondering, what do you think is the best protector pack for carded hotwheels? Please, anyone answer, I'm debating protech or sterling

  • @DainSmart-vm7pc
    @DainSmart-vm7pc Před rokem +1

    I've invested so much into hot wheels premium/real riders the top hot wheels,it wouldn't make it plausible to start collecting mini gt but if would start again it would be MINI GT 😢

  • @Jackravenhop
    @Jackravenhop Před rokem +2

    More German, and classic American cars, please! I’d love to see MiniGT make some Volkswagens, specifically a MK6 Jetta GLI.

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Před rokem

      Nah, we need modern American cars like the Neon SRT 4 and C7

    • @Jackravenhop
      @Jackravenhop Před rokem +1

      @@seismic6435 I feel like auto world would make that dodge and corvette before MiniGT… Not many premium manufacturers make Volkswagen, and the few that do only make Beetles or Buses.

  • @rorroryusoul
    @rorroryusoul Před rokem

    Very cool castings lamley group

  • @Mechanic618
    @Mechanic618 Před rokem +26

    Kinda ridiculous to destroy product just to make it "more exclusive" when other hobbyists could have enjoyed those convention units.

    • @gart5041
      @gart5041 Před rokem +1

      Fr, I don’t care if the mirror finish isn’t perfect. The imperfection would lowkey be a cool talking point.

    • @acropophia8857
      @acropophia8857 Před rokem +1

      @@gart5041i think he meant the event models, its so ridiculous like imagine mattel doing that.

    • @gart5041
      @gart5041 Před rokem +2

      @@acropophia8857 oh the lambos, I think either way throwing any models out is a waste.

    • @Anth230
      @Anth230 Před rokem

      ​@@gart5041 Meh...so what...🤷‍♂️

    • @themacleanboy
      @themacleanboy Před rokem +2

      I highly doubt there would be any leftovers in reality

  • @abbiravindhran8424
    @abbiravindhran8424 Před rokem +4

    Can we have Glen collaborate with BBR to do Ferraris?

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Před rokem +2

      That's not how licensing works

    • @kgr3977
      @kgr3977 Před rokem

      64 scale Ferrari sucks

    • @abbiravindhran8424
      @abbiravindhran8424 Před rokem +1

      @@kgr3977 How do you know? They never even made it? Only Bburago currently makes 1/64 Ferraris and those are garbage

    • @civicrider5556
      @civicrider5556 Před rokem

      @@kgr3977 tomica and tarmac works would like to have a talk with you

  • @apocalipsis1374
    @apocalipsis1374 Před rokem

    4:48 9:44 21:58 🔥😎👌
    Amazing Color Cars !!

  • @AlexAguirreC
    @AlexAguirreC Před rokem

    Great interview!

  • @LuisLopez-lw8gt
    @LuisLopez-lw8gt Před 3 měsíci

    I have a extra Acura NSX GT3 EVO22 Chiaki Edition how much should I post it up for?

  • @paukpauk6494
    @paukpauk6494 Před rokem

    wooooow....amazing
    super coooOl.... Thanks.

  • @localtactic
    @localtactic Před 3 měsíci

    Hopefully they do MALAYSIA car.. So many SCALPELIR for PROTON SAGA model 😭

  • @brianwong7285
    @brianwong7285 Před rokem +1

    Here's hoping MiniGT will add the Mclaren F1 LM to their worklist.

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Před rokem +1

      Yes, it's already in prepro

    • @brianwong7285
      @brianwong7285 Před rokem

      @@seismic6435 That'd be the Shorttail F1 GTR.
      Here's hoping they really make the F1 LM road car.

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Před rokem +1

      @@brianwong7285 oh ok my misunderstanding. Maybe one day

  • @machucast
    @machucast Před rokem

    that IMSA gt3 Evo.... need it!

  • @MaverickUK77
    @MaverickUK77 Před rokem

    That GTR is incredible

  • @rafsanahmed8651
    @rafsanahmed8651 Před rokem

    Nice❤

  • @alexander1485
    @alexander1485 Před rokem

    What would John know about scales bigger than 1/64

  • @currylaksa
    @currylaksa Před rokem

    it has side mirror, rolls, good paint, nice wheels and details, size properly, also fairly price. i can see why mini gt can take miniscale market share so quickly

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Před rokem +1

      Not really, it's just good timing. They're this generation's Kyosho

    • @currylaksa
      @currylaksa Před rokem

      @@seismic6435 nope different, kyosho is dead

    • @civicrider5556
      @civicrider5556 Před rokem +1

      @@currylaksa not really dead but has gotten to a niche

    • @currylaksa
      @currylaksa Před rokem

      @@civicrider5556 which niche? bought kyosho about 5 yrs ago, tried to sell same price that i bought, no wants want them, i even tried to sell to some of neighbor countries, all said same thing, they only prepared to pay way less than my purchased price, and my purchased price back then already 30-35% below ebay sold

  • @sku85
    @sku85 Před rokem

    mini gt is superb 😍😍

  • @amazingcars1324
    @amazingcars1324 Před rokem

    How hard is it to pull a Mini GT raw chase car not a regular chase car?

  • @raymondmartucci2049
    @raymondmartucci2049 Před rokem

    These cars are really nice it's ashame they are not sold in stores so others can buy them. eBay these cars are pricey. Hard to choose which car I like all a sweet

  • @johnnywlcars1812
    @johnnywlcars1812 Před rokem

    very cool

  • @M40M40Y1NP31
    @M40M40Y1NP31 Před rokem

    Hey lamley will you attend the 1st Hot Wheels convention in Malaysia on July 29?

  • @mhhaze7003
    @mhhaze7003 Před rokem

    Did they hand out the 300 lambos for free? If yes then i absolutely regret not going to the event even though im in malaysia

  • @redcometxx
    @redcometxx Před rokem

    mini gt is greatest 64 diecast
    cheap price
    good quality

  • @jvrkandc
    @jvrkandc Před rokem

    I'm all for destroying the stuff that doesn't get sold there OR leftover.Makes it actually exclusive.I can't Go to ANY of those shows EVER, but I understand the idea fully

  • @user-nx6zp8zn2n
    @user-nx6zp8zn2n Před rokem

    Good

  • @MrCopCam
    @MrCopCam Před rokem

    Please please ask him to make a bmw e36 m3

  • @ftsrecords5052
    @ftsrecords5052 Před rokem +1

    Oh Look… more die-cast that will be impossible to get..😢

  • @mariosergiobeheregaray9188

    show!!!

  • @TheCyberMantis
    @TheCyberMantis Před rokem +2

    The blue Porsche is my favorite. Love the silver wheels. I hate black wheels, because they don't pop. ( Stand out )

  • @AngelLopez-hc2df
    @AngelLopez-hc2df Před rokem

    ❤ Toyota Corolla GR❤ group five cars and group c cars please mini GT would love an American event in Massachusetts

  • @6ofwrev704
    @6ofwrev704 Před rokem

    That silver GTR tho...

  • @thodoss2059
    @thodoss2059 Před rokem

    why no new castings?😜

    • @ivanbima5877
      @ivanbima5877 Před rokem

      Mini GT did showcase few new castings, but on the actual show itself (MDX 2023)

    • @thodoss2059
      @thodoss2059 Před rokem

      @@ivanbima5877 mini gt has chases! do we need this! we do not hunt it!

  • @Agent_RK
    @Agent_RK Před rokem

    I need a new 911 Dakar

  • @Ljayfn
    @Ljayfn Před rokem

    hi

  • @thodoss2059
    @thodoss2059 Před rokem

    I love Mini GT! I collecting!. If i have a lak of space, i would sell some Hot wheels premiums, but never a Mini GT!

    • @civicrider5556
      @civicrider5556 Před rokem

      i'm kinda doing that right now, though i still have my "selective choice" like i used to with hotwheels

  • @fredlacroix6865
    @fredlacroix6865 Před 5 měsíci

    quantity over quality

  • @kennybacchus1488
    @kennybacchus1488 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Lamely. Showcase. Mini. GT. Director. Glen. Choui. On. Special

  • @EugenioHertz
    @EugenioHertz Před 2 měsíci

    WOW what? for this? RARE ????? this is SCARCE, not rare. Rarity is found with time, not with a forced production of just a few units. These are just EVENT CARS. Give people some years and they will notice each year had dozens of events that just served as catalog promotion and miniature reselling, and someone will eventually understand that these rarities have no substance.

  • @chadmilan
    @chadmilan Před rokem

    Every time i see this. I wonder why we spend even a dollar on hotwheels...